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Japan Railway Journal

Season 1 Episode 3: Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!

The Isumi Railway, a former national line, was facing financial difficulties in rural areas. In a bold move, they empowered the public to choose their new president, ultimately selecting a former airline operations manager with a passion for railroads to steer the company towards a brighter future.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake

1. The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake

Aired: Mar 9, 2015

A devastating earthquake hit North Eastern Japan, damaging 4,070km of railway...

Episode 2 The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects

2. The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects

Aired: Apr 10, 2015

Japan's newest high-speed rail addition, the Shinkansen W7 series, is explore...

Episode 3 Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!

3. Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!

Aired: May 15, 2015

The Isumi Railway, a former national line, was facing financial difficulties ...

Episode 4 Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World-Leading Technology

4. Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World-Leading Technology

Aired: Jun 12, 2015

The next episode embarks on a scenic adventure aboard Japan's Resort View Fur...

Episode 5 Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology

5. Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology

Aired: Jul 11, 2015

Next episode, discover the revolutionary technology of battery-hybrid trains,...

Episode 6 Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation

6. Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation

Aired: Aug 14, 2015

Japan's subway system is renowned for its energy-efficient and eco-friendly d...

Episode 7 The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives

7. The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives

Aired: Oct 9, 2015

Japan's preserved steam locomotives are not only revitalizing local economies...

Episode 8 Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges

8. Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges

Aired: Nov 13, 2015

Japan's new Series H5 shinkansen line is on the verge of launching, with a sc...

Episode 9 Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo

9. Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo

Aired: Dec 4, 2015

The Tokyo JR Yamanote Line, which operates 650 daily round trips, has introdu...

Guest Starring

Charlotte Kate FoxSelf - Guest

Akira Torizuka

Akira TorizukaSelf - President, Isumi Railway

Appearances

Info about Japan Railway Journal

Seasons: 11

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Documentary